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Alphacool Silver Grease Thermal Paste vs Thermalright TF8: Comparison

Alphacool Silver Grease Thermal Paste and Thermalright TF8 differ on package size: Alphacool Silver Grease Thermal Paste at 0.5g syringe, Thermalright TF8 at 1.2g, 2g, 5.8g, 12.8g syringe options. They match on electrical conductivity and paste segment.

Alphacool Silver Grease Thermal Paste (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/Mainstream CPU/GPU)
AlphacoolAlphacool Silver Grease Thermal Paste
Thermalright TF8 (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/High-Density Filler Paste/13.8 W/mK)
ThermalrightThermalright TF8

Specs

Specification
Alphacool Silver Grease Thermal Paste (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/Mainstream CPU/GPU)
Alphacool Silver Grease Thermal Paste
Thermalright TF8 (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/High-Density Filler Paste/13.8 W/mK)
Thermalright TF8
BrandAlphacoolThermalright
ModelAlphacool Silver GreaseTF8
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size0.5g syringe1.2g, 2g, 5.8g, 12.8g syringe options
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU; marketed by Alphacool as an affordable entry-level paste and test/spare stockHigh-end CPU/GPU
Safety NotesRoHS compliant per manufacturerElectrically non-conductive, harmless per manufacturer
MaterialSilicone-Based (silicone paste loaded with silver particles)Silicone-Based
ConsistencyDoes not sweat/bleed oil over time; manufacturer states it is suited to high mounting pressuresDense mix of thermally conductive fillers with relatively little silicone binder, per igor'sLAB teardown
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

Price comparison

RetailerAlphacool Silver Grease Thermal PasteThermalright TF8
Alphacool Shop (EU)View on Alphacool Shop (EU)
Thermalright (Manufacturer)View on Thermalright (Manufacturer)

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